Traditional Mexican Sayings

May

6 months ago

Mexican proverbs or sayings are popularly known and repeated through generations. Here you will find some of the most used sayings, proverbios, with their english translation and meaning. A wealth of Mexican wisdom.

Al mal tiempo, buena cara.Put a good face to the bad times. Be positive.

A caballo regalado, no se le ven los dientes. You don’t check the teeth of a gifted horse. Be thankful for the gift, don’t look for defects.

Arrieros somos y en el camino andamos.We are all mule drivers in the fields. We are all human beings making our way through life. Don’t criticize or judge others. We are all subject to problems and failings.

Te asustas del muerto y te cobijas con la mortaja.You’re afraid of the defunct but use his shroud to cover yourself! It is used when someone is criticizing another one, but at the same time he takes advantage of him.